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at Christianity Today and more about the ETS fallout.

I have a bunch of pertinent links on the right sidebar. American Papist will be dishing up links throughout the whole trip. John Allen lets us know what life is like on the papal plane on these trips: In reality, there is no “papal plane,” in the sense of a jet owned by the Vatican…

Some interesting commentary continues on this. Catholics are startled that some still consider them trapped in the snares of the Whore of Babylon. Many Protestants are embarrassed about those kind of fulminations and while not agreeing with Dr. Beckwith’s decision, express their gratitude to him for his work and assurance of their prayers. On a…

On picking up Michael from the sitter’s. Michael: I ate all my flowers! Me: Quizzical look at sitter Sitter: Oh, he means spinach. He ate all of his spinach salad. **** As I said, I really can’t decide which is more surprising. A tie, I think.

There have been lots of theist v. atheist debates of late, most of them not worth listening to, but here’s one with promise: On the question, "Is Christianity Good for the World?" Christopher Hitchens v. Douglas Wilson. You know Hitchens. Here’s Wilson’s bio: Douglas Wilson is author of Letter from a Christian Citizen, senior fellow…

We started watching it last night. MIchael has thoughts.

A seminarian has a question: I am looking for some good examples how priests have upheld the Church’s teaching on the reception of Communion at funerals and weddings where there are many non-Catholics. This usually ranges from some words in the worship aid to some words of explanation before communion to open communion. I am…

To be added to Tuesday morning: Has the tomb of Herod the Great been found? The Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced Monday night that it has uncovered the grave and tomb of King Herod, who ruled Judea for the Roman empire from circa 37 BCE. According to a press release from the Hebrew University, the…

Things will get a little better after Wednesday, but only a little. By the end of the month they will be much better, assuming I’ve, er..done the work I’m supposed to do. That will still leave me with three pamphlets to write, but it’s not quite the same. And something else is happening, which might…

A new film "Documenting The Effects Of Abortion In A Pro-Choice World." Featuring interviews with many people, including Ann-Marie Cosgrove of Silent No More.

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